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Definition of Quintal
1. Noun. A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms.
Generic synonyms: Metric Weight Unit, Weight Unit
Terms within: Centner, Doppelzentner, Hundredweight, Metric Hundredweight
Group relationships: Metric Ton, Mt, T, Tonne
Terms within: Centner, Doppelzentner, Hundredweight, Metric Hundredweight
Group relationships: Metric Ton, Mt, T, Tonne
2. Noun. A United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds.
Exact synonyms: Cental, Centner, Cwt, Hundredweight, Short Hundredweight
Generic synonyms: Avoirdupois Unit
Terms within: Quarter
Group relationships: Net Ton, Short Ton, Ton
Generic synonyms: Avoirdupois Unit
Terms within: Quarter
Group relationships: Net Ton, Short Ton, Ton
Definition of Quintal
1. n. A hundredweight, either 112 or 100 pounds, according to the scale used. Cf. Cental.
Definition of Quintal
1. a unit of weight [n -S]